The Belgian Quad Cask fill

[mcgrath]

Hi guys. Brewing today..
Just wondering what gravity you stopped sparge at?cheers..

[Partridge9]

Well I got SG1090 -  about 22/23 litres then added a 2 litre starter so get about 25 in the fermentor.

[mcgrath]

Well I got SG1090 -  about 22/23 litres then added a 2 litre starter so get about 25 in the fermentor.

Cheers.
I got 25litres in fermenter at 1.093

[Partridge9]

Great numbers !

Mine was 1040 after two weeks - still bubbling away !! Never seen an active fermentation this long.

[mcgrath]

Yeah it went well. That's why I posted about sparge gravity. I thought it would never come down. I usually stop sparge at 1.010(gravity leaving mashtun). Stopped a bit higher today. Glad it's done now..

[Partridge9]

Frank Extract finished his brew

he has 23 litres @ 1086 - big yeast starter of WLP500 pitched.

[Partridge9]

Lads - Checked @ 1020 - had a taste - do I really have to give it up for adoption ??

It taste like a real good double - or dubble or whatever you call it

Not too familiar with the quads meself.

[Damien M]

Lads - Checked @ 1020 - had a taste - do I really have to give it up for adoption ??

It taste like a real good double - or dubble or whatever you call it

Not too familiar with the quads meself.

That's why I brewed double on Saturday. 40 liters of pure quad goodness!! 1.087 OG and took off like a rocket and was still churning last night.

[Will_D]

An update on the gravities:

Brewed:

1.  Jacob 25L Brewed                                            (31-07-14 @ 1032)                 
2.  Partridge20L Brewed OG 1.090                       (19-07-2014 @ 1030 )
3.  Cahalbrua 20L Brewed
4.  Pat the Buttercup 20L Brewed
5.  Will_D 23L Brewed on 03/07 OG: 1.094           (31-07-14 @ 1018)
6.  BrianC 20L Brewed 05/07 OG 1.12 (WLP545) [After 10 days down to 1.020]
7.  Nigel  28L ish Brewed 7/7 OG 1.090 ( Down to 1.018)
8.  Frank Extract 23L 1.086
9.  DamienM 40L 1.087

So the above adds up to about 220 L or so

These have the ingredients and have committed to brew:
10. Mcgrath (18L)
11. Barney(25L)

12.  Hurleyci (50L) - unknown

[mcgrath]

Mines at 1.048. It seemed to take a break but is back by bubbling away again nicely. Tastes nice too..

[Will_D]

An update on the gravities:

Brewed:

1.  Jacob 25L Brewed                                            (31-07-14 @ 1032)                 
2.  Partridge20L Brewed OG 1.090                       (19-07-2014 @ 1030 )
3.  Cahalbrua 20L Brewed
4.  Pat the Buttercup 20L Brewed
5.  Will_D 23L Brewed on 03/07 OG: 1.094           (31-07-14 @ 1018)
6.  BrianC 20L Brewed 05/07 OG 1.12 (WLP545) [After 10 days down to 1.020]
7.  Nigel  28L ish Brewed 7/7 OG 1.090 ( Down to 1.018)
8.  Frank Extract 23L 1.086
9.  DamienM 20 + 20L 1.087
10. Mcgrath 18L  (down to 1.048)

So the above adds up to about 237 L or so but as Damien is splitting its real 217 or so

Given the high gravities of some of the beers when we mix the barrel it may be ok to top up with PBW


These have the ingredients and have committed to brew:
11. Barney(25L)

12.  Hurleyci (50L) - unknown

[Damien M]

An update on the gravities:

Brewed:

1.  Jacob 25L Brewed                                            (31-07-14 @ 1032)                 
2.  Partridge20L Brewed OG 1.090                       (19-07-2014 @ 1030 )
3.  Cahalbrua 20L Brewed
4.  Pat the Buttercup 20L Brewed
5.  Will_D 23L Brewed on 03/07 OG: 1.094           (31-07-14 @ 1018)
6.  BrianC 20L Brewed 05/07 OG 1.12 (WLP545) [After 10 days down to 1.020]
7.  Nigel  28L ish Brewed 7/7 OG 1.090 ( Down to 1.018)
8.  Frank Extract 23L 1.086
9.  DamienM 20 + 20L 1.087 start and now 1.048
10. Mcgrath 18L  (down to 1.048)

Still going strong. Like Mr McGraths mine seems to have paused but has picked up again was going to secondary but gonna hold off.

[Damien M]

An update on the gravities:

Brewed:

1.  Jacob 25L Brewed                                            (31-07-14 @ 1032)                 
2.  Partridge20L Brewed OG 1.090                       (19-07-2014 @ 1030 )
3.  Cahalbrua 20L Brewed
4.  Pat the Buttercup 20L Brewed
5.  Will_D 23L Brewed on 03/07 OG: 1.094           (31-07-14 @ 1018)
6.  BrianC 20L Brewed 05/07 OG 1.12 (WLP545) [After 10 days down to 1.020]
7.  Nigel  28L ish Brewed 7/7 OG 1.090 ( Down to 1.018)
8.  Frank Extract 23L 1.086
9.  DamienM 20 + 20L 1.087 start and now 1.048
10. Mcgrath 18L  (down to 1.048)

Still going strong. Like Mr McGraths mine seems to have paused but has picked up again was going to secondary but gonna hold off.. ...Just did the sg calcs on this... Pete drinks refracto sg online calc indicates 1.087 down to 1.048 is over 9 % and those that have gotten down to 1.020 are over 14%......   . Dis will be sipping quad. Belgium Blasta anyone?? .

[Partridge9]

Mine has dropped to 1016 - Im taking it off the heat - I had it at 24C
Its got a noticable boozy twang and still tastes a little sweet.
I'll get it into secondary ASAP as I dont want it to loose anymore body.
I'll try to bring a sample for tonights meet



1.  Jacob 25L Brewed                                            (31-07-14 @ 1032)                 
2.  Partridge20L Brewed OG 1.090                       12-08-2014 @ 1016
3.  Cahalbrua 20L Brewed
4.  Pat the Buttercup 20L Brewed
5.  Will_D 23L Brewed on 03/07 OG: 1.094           (31-07-14 @ 1018)
6.  BrianC 20L Brewed 05/07 OG 1.12 (WLP545) [After 10 days down to 1.020]
7.  Nigel  28L ish Brewed 7/7 OG 1.090 ( Down to 1.018)
8.  Frank Extract 23L 1.086
9.  DamienM 20 + 20L 1.087 start and now 1.048
10. Mcgrath 18L  (down to 1.048)

[Will_D]

Mine is slowly working away as is Jacobs


1.  Jacob 25L Brewed                                            (12-08-14 @ 1024)                 
2.  Partridge20L Brewed OG 1.090                       12-08-2014 @ 1016
3.  Cahalbrua 20L Brewed
4.  Pat the Buttercup 20L Brewed
5.  Will_D 23L Brewed on 03/07 OG: 1.094           (12-08-14 @ 1014)
6.  BrianC 20L Brewed 05/07 OG 1.12 (WLP545) [After 10 days down to 1.020]
7.  Nigel  28L ish Brewed 7/7 OG 1.090 ( Down to 1.018)
8.  Frank Extract 23L 1.086
9.  DamienM 20 + 20L 1.087 start and now 1.048
10. Mcgrath 18L  (down to 1.048)